Why we ARE what we eat: Defective gene makes some people choose high fat foods without even realising

Obese people could be choosing unhealthier food options without realising, new research suggests.
A genetic difference can make people have an increased preference for high fat food, scientists found.
But the same variant in the melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) makes sugary foods less appealing.
Found in the area of the brain that controls appetite and satiety, the defect makes people more likely to put on weight.
Around one in every 100 people carry the defective gene, and the latest findings could explain why they struggle to lose weight easily.
Cambridge University researchers gave both... read more

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